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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks during a press conference at Brooklyn Nets Media Day at HSS Training Center on September 26, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

NBA star makes himself a laughing stock

An NBA star has become a laughing stock among the basketball community after responding to news of his coach being sacked.

Steve Nash (L) has been fired by the Nets, with Ime Udoka expected to take over. Pic: Getty

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Wild twist after Nets sack NBA legend

The Brooklyn Nets have swung the axe after a disastrous start to their season – and their next move is expected to be even more dramatic.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 21: Head coach Steve Nash talks with Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets as referee Dannica Mosher #89 looks on during the first half against the Toronto Raptors at Barclays Center on October 21, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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Nets swing axe as Simmons continues to struggle

The first big name has been sacked at the Brooklyn Nets as Ben Simmons and his All Star teammates at the Brooklyn Nets fail to fire.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 27: Kevin Durant #7 talks with Ben Simmons #10 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at Barclays Center on October 27, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Mavericks won 129-125. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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Aussie at centre of NBA ‘disaster’

The warning signs are going off for an NBA team many had predicted to be a contender – and one Aussie is in the thick of the drama.

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Aussie behind awesome Disney NBA logos

A Melbourne-based basketball fan has created Disney-inspired logos for all 30 NBA teams as the league prepares to resume in Disney World.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 5, 2020 LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Staples Center on March 3, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. - LeBron James said April 8, 2020, the abrupt shutdown of the NBA season due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic has left the Los Angeles Lakers feeling like they still have something to prove. The Lakers were in the midst of a revival season, having made the playoffs for the first time in seven years, when the league suspended the 2019-20 season on March 11 after Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19. (Photo by Kateyln MULCAHY / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

Virus ‘bubble’ poses awkward sex question

The NBA is diving into the unknown by housing teams in a quarantine “bubble”, but how will players go without their wives and partners?

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YPSILANTI, MI - DECEMBER 09: Ypsilanti Lincoln Railsplitter sophomore Emoni Bates in action against the River Rouge Panthers during the Ypsi Tip Off Classic on December 9, 2019 at the Eastern Michigan Convocation University Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Best prospect since LeBron picks his team

A 203cm prodigy rated by many as the best prospect since LeBron James has chosen his path to the NBA — and it’s a surprise move.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on February 10, 2020 Malcolm Brogdon #7 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. - Indiana Pacers playmaker Malcolm Brogdon and Sacramento Kings forward Jabari Parker say they've tested positive for COVID-19, but expect to join their teammates when the NBA resumes play in Florida in July. (Photo by ANDY LYONS / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

16 positive tests rock NBA’s return

The highly-anticipated return of the NBA is on shaky ground after a whopping 16 players returned positive tests to COVID-19.

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AFL superstar’s ‘Last Dance’ doco in production

Every talkback radio station and TV sports show asked the question, now it has become a reality. Which AFL superstar is following in the footsteps of Michael Jordan’s ‘The Last Dance?’ Hint: He is one of the biggest players in the game!

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PORTLAND, OREGON - MAY 05: Jamal Murray #27 speaks with teammate Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the second half of game four of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on May 05, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. The Nuggets won 116-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Steve Dykes/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

NBA star caught in Novak’s virus chaos

NBA star Nikola Jokic has tested positive to COVID-19 after mingling with tennis icon Novak Djokovic in their native Serbia.

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Brian Goorjian has signed a two-year deal to coach the Hawks.

Reborn Hawks secure massive coaching coup

The Hawks have risen from the NBL scrapheap with an NBA-led ownership group, and now they’re ready to take flight after landing the greatest coach in the competition’s history.

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